Ellis J. Piglia Sr.

Ellis J. Piglia, Sr., age 91, passed away on November 24, 2020. Son of the late John G. Piglia, Sr. and the late Viola Ellis Piglia. Beloved husband of Carolyn Trombatore Piglia for 62 years. Father of Ellis J. Piglia, Jr. (Debra), Jan Piglia Schexnayder (Conrad), Linda Piglia Pessin (Samuel), Brian M. Piglia (Susan), Darren J. Piglia (Melissa). Grandfather of Jason Piglia, Eric Pessin, Justin Piglia, Kelsey Conravey, Mark Piglia, Connor Schexnayder, Elisabeth Piglia, Emily Piglia, and Madison Piglia. Great-grandfather of Liam, Ellis, Griffin, Jude, Paisley, Sloane, and the late Mathis. Brother of Thomas Piglia (JoAnn), Ann Piglia Wetta (the late Raymond), Patrick Piglia (Diane), Lawrence Piglia (the late Geraldine) Gerard Piglia (Jackie), the late John Piglia Jr. (the late Marie), and the late Claire Piglia Richards (the late Roy). Ellis is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. E.J. was born on July 4, 1929 and was a native of New Orleans. E.J. proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from TEXACO Inc.-Bridgeline Gas Distribution Co. He was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 6th St., in Gretna at 10:30AM on Monday, November 30, 2020. Visitation will begin at 8:30AM on Monday, November 30, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna. All visitors are required to wear their own masks and follow all current COVID19 mandates. Please visit WWW.MOTHEFUNERALS.COM to view and sign the online guestbook.